Escapes
Escapes are one of the most critical challenges faced by correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on escape prevention, response strategies, and analysis of past incidents. Understanding the causes and methods of escapes is essential for improving security measures and reducing the risk of such events. Explore our section on Correctional Facility Security for insights into strengthening facility security.
History
A convicted rapist walked away, with three weeks left in his 9-month sentence, after he was sent outside to close the iron gates
Four of the cold, tired teens turned themselves in after the “planned, but poorly planned” escape and five others were captured after a brief car chase
Difficult terrain and unseasonably warm weather made it challenging to find Danilo Cavalcante, even though he never left the county during 2 weeks on the run
Tyler Malmstrom apologized for the escape, explaining that it was “something he had to do”
Brother and sister of a man who was captured after escaping jail July 1 appeared in court on charges they assisted him
An inmate who tried to make a break for it while being transported to a pretrial hearing was stopped by a quick thinking corrections officer
Used a locker lid to chip away at bricks around a window while other inmates made noise to cover the sounds
Authorities say a New Mexico inmate has been captured after he escaped from jail by hiding in a laundry basket
Jason McClurg was with nine other inmates outside the Shannon County jail on Friday night when he broke free
Chris Bowden was already in jail for aggravated robbery and was supposed to be in court on a gun charge
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the appeal for Donald Newbury
Stole a vehicle and fled, only to be apprehended days later by K-9
Convicted armed robber Ronald Dwaine Carnes eluded authorities for nearly 41 years after escaping from a North Carolina prison
A convicted murderer who escaped from a Michigan prison will represent himself at trial on escape, carjacking and kidnapping charges
Wants a committee of lawmakers and experts to suggest ideas on how to deal with various problems in the system
What’s the weirdest attempted inmate escape that you’ve ever encountered?
Lights not working and toilets not flushing are some of the few common problems that have become jokes among staff
Arresting officer was too focused on paperwork, allowing woman to slip her cuffs and run out the door
Christopher Ward has a history of escape but was still awarded a work release position
Christopher Ward left his work release job at Cal-Maine Industries Saturday afternoon and hasn’t been seen since
Inmate who escaped from his work release program fought against officers trying to recapture him
Escaped inmate fleeing from police was shot and killed
Troy Kirkpatrick was fleeing in a vehicle, and officers had to use deadly force to bring him to a stop
Fayette County Warden Brian Miller says 29-year-old Evelyn Grace Campbell of Uniontown is back in the county lockup and now faces an escape charge after Friday’s mix-up
The public is demanding changes after two inmates escaped within weeks of each other
Allegedly escaped while helping to unload a truck delivery outside the prison
Roger Million broke out of the Madison County Detention Center last Friday
Inmate found blind spot in camera system, shook fence until hole was created
Fabian Valentine, 37, fled police at high speeds before slamming into a cruiser and being taken into custody
Eric Lee Mason went missing May 15 when he wasn’t present for the 4 p.m. head count
Federal marshals said 58-year-old Dallas Smallwood was arrested Monday in Zeeland
Did not learn of serial rapist’s escape until woman reported rape and police contacted DOC to inquire if he was still incarcerated
Two officers were selected to be the escaped inmates